France’s top trading partners in 2022 include Germany, Italy, the United States, Belgium, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, China, Poland, and Switzerland.
France is the:
- 2nd largest economy in the Eurozone
- 3rd largest economy in Europe
- 7th largest economy worldwide
- 10th largest exporter and 6th largest importer of goods
Located on the western edge of Europe, France is bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean in the west, the English Channel in the northwest, and the North Sea in the North.
Also, It borders Luxembourg & Belgium in the northeast; Germany, Italy & Switzerland in the east; and Monaco, Spain, Andorra, & the Mediterranean Sea in the south. In addition, France shares maritime borders with the UK.
France sent $606.9 billion worth of goods to its top trading partners in 2022 compared to $570.8 billion in 2021. From a continental view, 67% of French goods shipped went to fellow European countries. 16% went to Asian buyers. Furthermore, France shipped another 10% & 5% of its exports to its key trading partners in North America and Africa.
Given that France has about 68 million people, $606.9 billion in exports in 2022 is about $8,925 for everyone in the country.
Exports & Imports
- France’s top exports to its trading partners include electrical machinery, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and aircraft.
- Also, its key imports include crude oil, gas, vehicles, organic chemicals, plastics, and machinery.
- Furthermore, its crucial industries include tourism, machinery, chemicals, textiles, and food processing.
France’s Top 10 Largest Trading Partners
- Germany: $84.5 billion
- Italy: $57 billion
- The United States: $49.1 billion
- Belgium: $47.7 billion
- Spain: $46.6 billion
- United Kingdom: $35.7 billion
- Netherlands: $25.5 billion
- China: $25.0 billion
- Switzerland: $21.8 billion
- Poland: $14.4 billion
Companies Helping France’s Top 10 Largest Trading Partners
- Air Liquide (specialized chemicals)
- BNP Paribas (financials)
- Christian Dior (clothing, accessories)
- Danone (food processing)
- EADS (aerospace)
- L’Oréal (consumer goods)
- Michelin Group (automotive parts)
- Pernod Ricard (beverages)
- Renault (cars, trucks)
- Safran (aerospace)
- Saint-Gobain (construction materials)
- Sanofi (pharmaceuticals)
- Schneider Electric (electrical equipment)
- Société Générale (banking)
- Renault (Automotive)
- TotalEnergies (oil, gas)